Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Vétiver Infini (2021)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,461 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #21,799 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean6/7

Vétiver Infini (2021)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ocean
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: Ocean
Versatility: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ocean

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerOceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

18%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value34

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisHaitian VetiverCarrotViolet LeafGeraniumClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSmoke

InformationalShared notesCedar. Durations are only published for Vétiver Infini (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer71

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#21,799

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…

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Caron Vétiver Infini offers a crisp, botanical interpretation of earthy woods that immediately grabs your attention. It opens with an invigorating, sharp spray of tart lime, pink pepper, and bitter grapefruit, cutting cleanly through warm morning air. Once the brisk citrus settles, an intriguing core of vegetal carrot…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ocean or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Vétiver Infini (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar.

Is Ocean or Vétiver Infini (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Vétiver Infini (2021) is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear; Vétiver Infini (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods. Vétiver Infini (2021) has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Haitian Vetiver, Carrot and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Smoke.